How much does a food processing worker make in Scranton?
$40,910a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $19.67 an hour or $3,409 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.67
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,390Median: $40,910Highest 10%: $55,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,390 | $14.13 | |
| 25th | $35,020 | $16.84 | |
| Median | $40,910 | $19.67 | |
| 75th | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| 90th | $55,870 | $26.86 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Lancaster, PA | $51,490 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $50,310 |
| Allentown, PA | $42,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,460 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,290 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,830 |
| York, PA | $37,500 |
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Salaries for every job in Scranton, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Scranton?
The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $19.67 ($40,910 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Scranton than the national average?
Yes: $40,910 against $39,680 nationally, 3% more.
How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $41,620, so Scranton pays 2% less.
Where does Scranton rank for food processing worker pay?
49 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Scranton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,870 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.